Former Republic of Ireland international captain Roy Keane will bring his new side Ipswich Town to familiar territory in July as they will face cash strapped League of Ireland club Cork City at Turner’s Cross.

The Rebels have some ongoing financial worries and will hope that the visit of Keane’s Ipswich – much like Keane’s Sunderland a couple of years ago – will bring in some much needed cash.

Speaking on the announcement Cork City manager Paul Doolin said:  “Roy Keane is obviously a very popular figure in Cork and will be a very welcome visitor to Turner’s Cross. It’s always good to have friendly matches against English clubs, and it is also good for Cork City as a club. I would hope there would be a very good turnout for the game, as there was for the game against Sunderland a couple of years ago.”

There is no date yet confirmed for the match